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PACIFIC DELIGHT WORLD TOURS RECOMMENDS
TRAVEL PROTECTION INSURANCE
Multi-City Packages: Only $159 Per Person
Single City Packages: $89* Per Person
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Sometimes the unexpected can happen and force you to cancel the trip of a lifetime. To protect your travel investment, or yourself and your property while traveling, we strongly recommend the purchase of the Pacific Delight Tours Travel Protection Plan. Starting at $89 per person.
TRIP CANCELLATION/INTERRUPTION---UP TO TOTAL TRIP COST
Covered reasons for cancellation/interruption include illness, injury or death to you, a traveling companion or a family member. Other reasons for cancellation or interruption of your trip include you or your traveling companion being required to serve jury duty or subpoenaed, having a home damaged by a natural disaster, or being direct ly involved in a traffic accident en route to departure.
More than just cancellation protection, the plan also provides benefits for:
Schedule of Coverage: |
Maximum Per Person Benefit Amount, Up to: |
| Travel Delay |
$ 500 |
| Emergency Evacuation |
$25,000 |
| Repatriation of Remains |
$25,000 |
| Accident Medical Expense |
$10,000 |
| Sickness Medical Expense |
$10,000 |
| Baggage/Personal Effects |
$ 1,000 |
| Baggage Delay |
$ 300 |
Flight Accident Protection:
Air Common Carrier
Any Other Circumstance |
$30,000
$10,000 |
| 24 Hour Worldwide Emergency Assistance |
Included |
Certain exclusions apply including the Pre-Existing Conditions Exclusion. However, if you purchase your plan within 7 days of your initial trip deposit and are medically able to travel at the time you pay for your plan and you have not filed a trip cancellation claim due to a pre-existing condition within 180 days prior to the effective date of your plan, this exclusion will be WAIVED. Other exclusions include, but are not limited to: mental or nervous disorders, unless hospitalized; normal pregnancy; elective surgery.
IMPORTANT: This is only a brief description of the plan. This plan is valid only if the appropriate plan cost has been paid to Pacific Delight Tours. Click the following links for additional information: Overview of this plan ; The Evidence of Benefits (for a more det ailed description of coverage, benefits, and terms and conditions); Frequently Asked Questions .
Or call Travel Insured at 1-800-243-3174
The Evidence of Benefits containing the complete terms, conditions and limitations applicable to the Plan will be provided with your travel documents.
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TERMS
& CONDITIONS
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1. RESERVATION REQUEST: Upon receipt of your deposit, written confirmation/invoice and Passenger
Information Form will be sent. |
2.
DEPOSIT:
All Deposits and Travel Protection Insurance Fees may be paid by credit card (MasterCard,
Visa, Discover, American Express), with signed credit card authorization form, or by check (make
checks payable to Pacific Delight Tours).
a) Receipt of deposit confirms your reservation and is applied toward final payment.
Deposit ...........................................................US $300.00 per person
Online Booking Deposit is only ..........................US $200.00 per person
b) Travel Protection Insurance payment (non-refundable/non- transferable) is due at time of deposit
and is in addition to deposit amount.
Multi-City Packages ..........................................US $159.00 per person
Single City Packages ........................................US $89.00 per person
Rates subject to change without notice. Travel Protection Insurance is recommended. Pre-existing
conditions exclusion is waived when insurance is purchased at time of deposit.
Important: Travel Insurance is compulsory on various safaris in Africa. You may be required to provide
proof of valid insurance before you travel, if not purchased through PDWT. |
3. FINAL PAYMENT: Due 75 days prior to departure and may be made by check or credit card with
signed authorization form.
Pacific Delight World Tours (herinafter PDTI), the tour operator, reserves the right to cancel bookings
not paid in full by 75 days prior to departure date, or to modify your tour arrangements to
accommodate unforeseen circumstances due to high demand for air and hotel space. You will be
notified should this situation arise.
a) Air Payment – SOUTHERN AFRICA TOURS: South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Victoria Falls
Full payment for the air portion of your Air/Land tour arrangements is due upon confirmation of
flights. Payment may be made by check or credit card, with signed authorization form. Tickets
must be issued immediately, according to South African Airways regulations. If air payment is not
received within 10 days of confirmation, flights will be auto-cancelled by the airline.
b) Air/Land Payment – EAST AFRICA TOURS: Kenya and Tanzania
Due 75 days prior to departure and may be made by check or credit card.
c) Land Only Payment (All Tours): Due 75 days prior to departure and may be made by check or credit card,
with signed authorization form.
d) Late Payment Fee: $50.00 per person if payment is not received by 75 days prior to departure.
e) Reservations made within 75 days: While booking early ensures the widest choice of availability,
we welcome your spontaneous travel plans. Final payment on bookings made less than 75 days prior to
departure is due within three days of receipt of invoice to avoid the late payment fee. For all South/East Africa
tours, payment is accepted by certified check or credit card, with signed authorization form. Prices may be
subject to change less than 75 days prior to departure.
f) Administrative Handling Fees: Deviations – Any deviation in air and/or land arrangements from
the printed brochure itinerary is subject to a $25.00 per person administrative handling fee. Late
Bookings – A $50.00 per person administrative handling fee will be assessed on new reservations
made within 30 days prior to departure.
g) Promotional Discounts: Valid only if final payment is received at least 75 days prior to departure.
Discounts cannot be used towards deposit. |
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4. REVISION FEES: A per person fee for each revision will be assessed for any changes in air and/or
land arrangements after the booking number has been issued and is under deposit. From initial
reservation through issue date of documents/tickets:
.................................. US $25.00 per person (plus supplier’s penalties)
Once documents/tickets are issued, changes are not permitted and air tickets are non-refundable.
A change in departure date, or from one tour to another, is considered a cancelled trip and cancellation
penalties will apply. |
5. CANCELLATION FEES: All tours:
75+ days before departure ............. 20% of tour price*
74–46 days before departure .......... 25% of tour price*
45–25 days before departure .......... 35% of tour price*
24–15 day before departure ........... 50% of tour price*
14–0 (on or after departure date) ...............................
.....................................100% forfeiture of tour price*
*Plus any additional charges assessed by land suppliers or airlines, in addition to any revision fees. |
| GENERAL BOOKING CONDITIONS |
1. LATE PAYMENTS: To ensure smooth tour operation, final payment must be received at least 75 days prior to departure. A $50.00 per person late payment fee will be added to your invoice if final payment is not received by 75 days prior. Reservations are subject to cancellation if final payment is not received by 75 days and cancellation fees will apply.
2. RESERVATIONS 74–46 DAYS PRIOR TO DEPARTURE: While booking early ensures the widest choice of availability, we will make every effort to accommodate spontaneous travel plans. Full payment on bookings made between 74–46 days prior to departure is due within 2 days of receipt of invoice to avoid the late payment fee shown above. Payment is accepted by certified check or credit card only. Prices may be subject to change less than 75 days prior to departure.
3. LATE BOOKINGS: A $50.00 per person administrative handling fee will be assessed on new reservations made within 45–14 days prior to departure and must be guaranteed at time of booking with a credit card. Late bookings are subject to availability and may incur additional charges assessed by suppliers.
4. REVISIONS: A $20.00 per person fee for each revision, including addition or deletion of services, will be assessed for any changes in air and/or land arrangements (plus supplier's penalties). Once documents/tickets are issued, changes are not permitted.
5. REBOOKING: A change in departure date or from one tour to another after your original reservation has been processed is considered a cancelled trip, and cancellation fees will apply. |
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INFORMATION: |
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PDWT will provide air transportation in conjunction with all land tours, based on the applicable air
fares on South African Airways or Northwest/KLM and participating carriers, subject to the rules
and regulations of the class, fare and service of the individual airline. Tours that are published
inclusive of air utilize contracted net fares in effect at time of printing (April 1, 2006) and are subject
to change by the airline. Due to special contracted net agreements, supplements or credits for air
deviations may not be equal to published air fare differentials.
Domestic carriers provide air transportation in Africa. Air fares are subject to change and any
increase in air fare is not included in the tour fare.
Depending on air fare class used, the air fare may be non-refundable and subject to full cancellation
penalties. Tour fare does not include any increase in air fare due to increase in fuel cost and/or for
any other reason. Tour extensions may incur weekend surcharges. PDWT endeavors to follow the itineraries precisely; however, if flights are not available at the scheduled time, we reserve the right
to modify the air and land arrangements for smooth operation of the tour.
BAGGAGE: Baggage allowance differs for the transatlantic and intra-Africa sections of your tour. US
transatlantic allowance is two pieces of checked baggage. Maximum weight/size for each piece is
50 lbs/62 inches (sum of the three dimensions). One carry-on bag not to exceed 18 lbs/45 inches
is allowed. Baggage within Africa: In general, on overland portions of your tour, baggage is limited
to one piece not to exceed 35 lbs. On chartered flights, only one soft-sided bag with maximum
weight limitation of 25 lbs. is allowed. Excess baggage must be stored at passenger’s expense.
Pacific Delight World Tours does not assume any responsibility for loss of or damage to baggage
or passenger’s belongings; it is at passenger’s risk throughout.
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| LAND
INFORMATION: |
REFUND
ON UNUSED OR CHANGED TOUR ARRANGEMENTS: Portions of land arrangements, hotel accommodations
or any other service or feature of the tour which are not used are neither refundable nor
exchangeable. Travel Protection Insurance and visa handling fee are nonrefundable. Refund claims
must be made in writing within 20 days of the termination of the tour. A written statement from the
Tour Manager certifying the exact services not rendered must be attached to this claim.
TOUR FARE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
1. Fees for delivery of tour documentation to international destinations.
2. Airline and airport taxes, security charges and user fees, both domestic and international, which
vary depending on itinerary, are not included in the tour fare.
3. Transportation of heavy baggage in excess of applicable allowance; cost of passport and visas;
and all items of a personal nature.
4. The customary end-of-tour gratuity to tour managers and tips to local guides and drivers are not included.
International and domestic air schedules are subject to change at any time. If you make your own
flight arrangements, Pacific Delight World Tours will not be responsible for any loss resulting from
cancellations, delays, or changes in flight schedules.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Pacific Delight Tours Inc. (also d/b/a “Pacific Delight World Tours”) (hereinafter PDTI) acts as a tour
operator and agent. The suppliers that provide transportation, conveyance or accommodations are
independent contractors and are not agents or employees of PDTI. All tickets, coupons and receipts
issued by PDTI and all arrangements for transport, conveyance or accommodations are made by
PDTI as agent of the suppliers. By utilizing the services of suppliers, you agree that neither PDTI
nor any of its officers, directors, employees, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be liable for any injury,
damage, loss, accident or delay incurred by you or those traveling with you in connection with
any accommodations, transportation, conveyance or other services of whatsoever nature resulting
directly or indirectly from any acts or default of the suppliers or from any occurrence or condition,
including but not limited to defects in vehicles or vessels, breakdown in equipment or the negligence
of their operators. PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates also shall not be
liable for any injury, damage, loss, claim or accident resulting directly or indirectly (i) from delays,
cancellations or changes in flights, itineraries, schedules or other services of any nature whatsoever,
(ii) from strikes, theft, sickness, weather, quarantine or any other causes of any nature whatsoever or
(iii) from acts or omissions of any Government, its local subdivisions, bureaus or authorities.
All tour itineraries and fares may be affected by alterations or delays in air or surface transportation
services of the various countries. PDTI reserves the right to withdraw any tour and to make such
alterations in the itineraries which, in its sole discretion, it may find desirable for the convenience
of the parties or the proper operation of the tour. PDTI reserves the right to decline, to accept or to
retain any person as a member of the tour party at any time.
All tour fares shown in this brochure are based on the value of foreign currencies in relation to the U.S.
dollar in effect at the date of the printing of the brochure and on the tariffs, airfares, taxes and fuel
surcharges as of that same date and are subject to change at any time to reflect those or other changes
since the date of the brochure’s printing. PDTI reserves the right to correct promotional, pricing or
typographical errors at any time. PDTI reserves the right to cancel the tour prior to departure for any
reason. In such case, a full refund of all payments will constitute full settlement with the passenger.
The airlines concerned are not to be held responsible for any act or event during the time the passengers
are not on board their planes or conveyances. The passenger’s contract in use by the airlines concerned,
when issued, shall constitute the sole contract between the airlines and the purchaser of these tours and/or
passenger with respect to that service. Any and/or all transportation companies shall have or shall incur
no responsibility for or liability to any traveler aside from their liability as common carriers. The carrier’s
international tariff is available for inspection and will govern all aspects of the air transportation.
The Terms and Conditions contained herein and set forth in the brochures issued by PDTI and on
its website, under which you agree to utilize the services of PDTI in arranging the tours, may not
be amended in any way except in writing signed by an authorized officer of PDTI. By utilizing the
services of PDTI, you agree the exclusive jurisdiction for all claims, suits, actions or proceedings of
whatsoever nature against PDTI, its employees, officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates shall be
the State of New York and such claim, action or proceedings shall be determined according to the
laws of the State of New York. You also agree that if you have a claim against PDTI, its employees,
officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, (i) that you will notify PDTI, in writing, of your claim as
soon as possible and (ii) that, if you choose to commence a law suit against PDTI, its employees,
officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, you will do so within one year from the date of the last
day of the Tour on which your claim arose, failing which your claim against PDTI, its employees,
officers, directors, subsidiaries or affiliates, will be forever barred.
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PACIFIC
DELIGHT WORLD TOURS, INC.
Online Reservations:
www.PacificDelightTours.com
Or call
1- 800-221-7179
CALL US FOR SPECIAL LOW RATES: Pacific Delight World Tours will
customize travel arrangements to meet the express needs of individual
travelers, special interest groups, conferences, trade exhibitions,
incentive travel award programs and professional seminars.
Valid: April 1, 2006 - March 31, 2007
(Fares subject to change)
Copyright © 2006, Pacific Delight Tours, Inc.
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